Dennis S. Atkinson

Dennis Seymour Atkinson, 92, of Welcome, Maryland, passed on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton. Born on April 16, 1933 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Finley Dennis Atkinson and Julia Estelle Atkinson. Dennis grew up in College Park, then finally making his home in Charles County. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War until he was Honorably Discharged in 1955 at the rank of Corporal. Dennis worked hard as a Farrier/Blacksmith (Specialized in Equine Hoof Care) and Hay Farmer for most of his adult life. He enjoyed being around horses, trail riding, boating, fishing, hunting, target practice shooting, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Dennis was a Christian and attended New Life Church in La Plata. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Lorraine Helen Atkinson; grandson Michael Andrew (Mikey) DeMarr; great granddaughter Mikayla Jane Gibson; brothers John Paul (Jack) Atkinson, William Henry (Bill) Atkinson, Ronald Allen (Ronnie) Atkinson, and Kenneth Gene Atkinson. Dennis is survived by his children Dennis Mark (Chubby) Atkinson, Sheryl Ann (Sherry) Atkinson, Thomas Allen (Tommy) Atkinson, and Bruce Lee Atkinson; siblings Shirley Ann Bull and Daniel Robert (Danny) Atkinson; 11 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 2PM to 4PM and from 6PM to 8PM at the Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646 where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:30AM. Interment to follow services at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623. Pallbearers are Dennis Mark Atkinson, Thomas Allen Atkinson, Bruce Lee Atkinson, William Leroy Atkinson, Robert Warren Atkinson, Bruce Scott Atkinson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Donald Anthony Parrella. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dennis’ name to Wreaths Across America, P. O. BOX 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 / https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org or to Days End Farm Horse Rescue P.O. Box 309 Lisbon, MD 21765 / https://defhr.org.

Dennis S. Atkinson

April 16, 1933 - February 7, 2026